Leadership styles and the legitimacy of Kosovo’s leaders

This paper examines the relationship between leadership styles and the legitimacy of political leaders in post-conflict societies, using Kosovo as a case study. Specifically, we investigate how the leadership styles of Kosovo’s political leaders influence the effectiveness of government institutions and policies, and how this impacts the legitimacy of the government. Drawing on existing literature and a qualitative approach that includes analysis of publicly available data from interviews, political decisions, and political discourses, we find that transformational leadership is the most effective style for promoting legitimacy in Kosovo. Our study contributes to the literature on leadership and legitimacy in new democracies, providing insights into the challenges facing post-conflict societies in establishing legitimacy and promoting democratic governance. By analyzing the leadership styles of Kosovo’s political leaders, we highlight the importance of promoting inclusive and inspiring leadership practices to establish legitimacy and democratic governance in post-conflict societies.